This was my first Ironman® and prior to the race, I had only raced in sprint distance races. When I registered for Florida in 2012, I knew right away I needed some way to train that would provide structured training plan for me to follow. I found EN via a google search and decided I…
read moreType A Triathletes Don’t Want Down Time What is “time off’ for the Type A triathlete after a long, arduous season with several key races and many other training events? Many will “relax” by doing a Marathon (or four, on back-to-back-to-back-to-back days!); or maybe they will compete in some kind of 24-hour run relay (Reach…
read moreIt’s that time of year again, as athletes end their current season and begin to plan their training and racing for next season. Inside the team we are now fielding many season planning questions and the Big One is: Question: “Given my race schedule for next season, when should I start my OutSeason® Training Plan?”…
read more[box] Join Coach Patrick from Endurance Nation (www.endurancenation.us) to learn more about how Team Endurance Nation veteran member Michael Johnson paced his day to his some personal bests. Mike is a great, low-key guy and this interview includes some excellent insights on finding improvement in the advanced stages of your Ironman® athletic career!  Listen to the Podcast…
read moreEvery year we have a few key races that fall on a Saturday instead of the traditional Sunday. While it’s only a day’s difference, you’d think the entire endurance world had turned topsy-turvy as folks simply don’t know what to make of the week. Making your final week work for a Saturday race isn’t exactly…
read moreHeading into Kona I knew my fitness wasn’t where it was at compared to just a few months ago. I wanted to have a solid race but I knew it wasn’t going to be a PR. I felt good about my run and swim but the bike would be the question mark. This season has…
read moreHeading into Kona I knew my fitness wasn’t where it was at compared to just a few months ago. I wanted to have a solid race but I knew it wasn’t going to be a PR. I felt good about my run and swim but the bike would be the question mark. This season has…
read moreWe do things a little bit differently inside Endurance Nation. We go against the grain of a lot of time-honored traditions in the triathlon coaching and training world. And it’s no secret—a lot of other coaches just plain hate us for who we are and what we do. Access Our Insider Triathlete Email Series Our…
read moreIt’s hard to beat racing an Ironman® in November, but to be able to race in Florida while the rest of the U.S. is readying itself for winter is a big time perk. I mean, partly sunny and temps in the upper 70s? Come on! Plus, you get to swim in the Gulf of Mexico!…
read moreOur signature plan and most popular product, the Ironman® Training Plan by Endurance Nation has helped thousands of Age Group Triathletes prepare for the race of their life. With the Ironman® distance firmly entrenched as the pinnacle of endurance sports, Endurance Nation has worked hard to improve these plans year after year. We are please to…
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